Who We Are

Our Mission

The Mission of Warrensburg Main Street, Inc. is to promote, improve, and preserve the unique character and economic vitality of downtown Warrensburg while embracing our growing community.

Our Vision

The Vision of Warrensburg Main Street, Inc. is the continued economic growth and betterment of our historic downtown and community.

Our History

In the late 1970’s a group of visionary business and civic leaders came together to revitalize the heart of their community, Downtown Warrensburg. In 1994, Warrensburg Main Street became a nationally-recognized 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Warrensburg.

Warrensburg Main Street is now one of seven accredited Main Street’s in the State of Missouri and works closely with the Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. We follow the Four-Point Approach and are recognized by the National Historic Preservation of Trust.

Warrensburg Main Street hosts over 75 days of community events in Downtown Warrensburg which brings hundreds of thousands of people each year to our growing Downtown. Downtown homes over 70 locally-owned businesses and continues to revitalize it’s historic district yearly.

Missouri Main Street Connection

As a Missouri Main Street Accredited program, Warrensburg Main Street is a recognized, leading program among the state network of more than 45 districts and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

Main Street America

As a Main Street Americaâ„¢ Accredited program, Warrensburg Main Street is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street Americaâ„¢ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

Meet Our Team

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Jill Purvis
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Jamie DeBacker
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Monica Mitcheltree
Farmers' Market Manager
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Maggie Burgin
Marketing and Event Coordinator
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Jill Purvis

Executive Director

Jill is originally from Branson, Missouri and grew up the daughter of a small town business owner which gave her a passion for the community and all things local. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma but upon graduating, Jill decided to stay home and raise her children. Jill has lived in Warrensburg on and off for the past 26 years as the spouse of an Air Force pilot. During the second time Jill and her husband were stationed at Whiteman AFB she spent her time raising her three kids and volunteering in her church and at her children’s school. Jill previously served as the Warrensburg Main Street Events Coordinator after moving back from Dublin, Ireland in 2012 for their third assignment at Whiteman AFB. During the 4 years Jill was at Main Street she gained valuable experience seeing the foundation of Burg Fest and the Summer Concert Series.  Jill is excited to be back in Warrensburg and thrilled to take the lead in the Executive Director role and continue supporting Downtown Warrensburg.

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Jamie DeBacker

Assistant Director

Jamie was born and raised in Warrensburg, Missouri. Being the daughter of a downtown business owner, she is familiar with the importance to support locally. She watched her mother grow into a successful business woman which later inspired Jamie to pursue a degree in Business Administration.
Jamie attended the University of Central Missouri and graduated with her BSBA, in 2016. Throughout her college experience she focused her time working with her sorority, admissions and homecoming committee where her passion for planning evolved.
After Jamie graduated, she made a move to the Saint Louis area to complete a wedding internship where she loved the hands on experience and learned many new skills important to event planning. After completing her internship, she decided she wanted to be closer to her hometown and direct her passion towards helping others, rather than the extravagant design side of wedding planning. Jamie is excited to help her hometown grow and provide opportunities for many of the people who shaped her.

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Monica Mitcheltree

Farmers' Market Manager

Monica was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Monica started her adventure of helping others by joining the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Member after graduating Archbishop Chappelle High School. While stationed at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, she met her husband and together discovered a passion for helping others. Monica is a keen supporter of military-affiliated non-profit organizations and helped organize various installation and community events. Shortly after separating from the service, she moved with her family to Vandenberg AFB California. Her passion for volunteering with the community did not fade as she served on multiple PTA/PTO board positions and as a Key Spouse to her husband’s Squadron. Her family continued to move, and the next stop was Fort Bliss, Texas. She served as the Girl Scout Service Unit Manager for the base, Troop Leader, and assisted when she could with her children’s schools. Finally, Monica and her family have joined the Whiteman AFB community and continue to volunteer as a Key Spouse to her husband’s Squadron all while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Photography. In 2019, her daughter joined our market as a vendor and continues to be a part of the market. Monica is ecstatic about helping the Warrensburg community and is looking forward to doing so as the Market Manager.

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Maggie Burgin

Marketing and Event Coordinator

Maggie moved to Warrensburg, Missouri when she was 10. She has since worked for over 5 small businesses in the Warrensburg area. She has watched how shopping local can affect a small business owners life and has a passion for spreading the word about the amazing businesses in our Downtown area. Maggie graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design, and a double minor in Business Administration and Marketing. Her husband and son, moved back to Warrensburg in 2022 and have loved getting back into the community. Maggie cannot wait to help grow the town that she grew up in and see how Downtown Warrensburg can thrive.

Board Of Directors

The Warrensburg Main Street Board of Directors meets monthly on the second
Tuesday at 4:30 pm in the Warrensburg Main Street offices.

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President

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Wade Meyer
Vice President

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Max Ridenhour
Treasurer

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Gina Carlyle
Secretary

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Carly Joyner

Shelter Insurance

Jennifer Debacker
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Heather Harrison

Community National Bank & Trust

Morgan Starbuck

UCM Graduate Assistant

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Brandon Mitcheltree

WAFB

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Lauren Vesecky

F&C Bank

Bram Roden

Murdock Banner Financial Group

Logan Miller

Golden Hour Podcast

Tiffany Cochran
Ex-Officio

UCM Representative

Stephene Smith
Ex-Officio

Police Department

Phil Adlich
Ex-Officio

City of Warrensburg

Advisory Board

Rex Smarr

Mike Keith Insurance

Michelle Merker

R&R Advertising

Kevin Smarr

American Family Insurance

Sarah Craig

UCM Employee

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Katie Scully

Downtown Property Owner

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Terry Farmer

Downtown Business Owner

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Rhonda Gelbach

Gelbach Properties

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Jason Elkins

Elkins Enterprises